Bushfire Advice Issued for Myrtle Creek in Richmond Valley
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NSW RFS has issued a bushfire advice for Elliotts Rd in Myrtle Creek, covering 582 hectares in the Richmond Valley area, with the fire currently being controlled.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Richmond Valley, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 19, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Myrtle Creek
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire at Advice level, issued by NSW RFS. It was updated on 19 April 2026 at 12:29.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Elliotts Rd, Myrtle Creek 2469, in the Richmond Valley Council Area.
What You Should Do
As this is an Advice level alert, residents in the area should monitor updates from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The bushfire covers 582 hectares and is currently being controlled.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 19 April 2026 at 12:29. No specific start or end times are provided.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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